1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 BMW X5
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 599 kg more than 1959 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW X5 (481 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 2008 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 90 | X5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2099 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
